Proponents argue that this strategy would bolster national security by minimizing the risk of potential terrorists entering the country. Enhanced screening processes, once implemented, would provide a more thorough assessment of applicants, reducing the likelihood of malicious actors gaining entry. Critics argue that such a policy might inadvertently promote discrimination by broadly categorizing individuals based on their nation of origin rather than specific, credible threat intelligence. It may strain diplomatic relations with the affected countries and potentially harm the perception of the nation enacting the ban, being seen as hostile or prejudiced towards certain international communities. Additionally, genuine refugees fleeing terrorism or persecution in their home countries might be unjustly denied safe haven.
32% Yes |
68% No |
30% Yes |
50% No |
2% Yes, and ban all immigration until the government improves its screening process |
12% No, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
1% Yes, until terrorist attacks decrease |
5% No, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
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@93RSLYS2yrs2Y
no. muslims are not terrorists, and they never will be. some terrorists may claim to be 'muslims', but terrorism and killing is forbidden in islam. therefore, muslim immigrants shouldn't be banned from entering the country. this question is very irrelevant and only fuels the stereotypes against muslims, remove it.
@93T7VV62yrs2Y
No. There hasn't been a terrorist attack in a long time and personally using the term terrorists as an argument to keep Muslims out of the country is quite stereotypical.
@955G4ZR2yrs2Y
Everyone should be screened for terrorism.
@94QDYMZ2yrs2Y
@946J5FZ2yrs2Y
The screening process should be increased & strengthened for ALL immigration applicants.
@945WDTB2yrs2Y
I think all immigrants should be equally questioned.
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